Remove Hyperlinks from PDF - Strip Links
Remove all hyperlink annotations from a PDF while keeping the visible text intact. Free, private, runs entirely in your browser.
Click to select a PDF file, or drag and drop
Your file never leaves your browserHow to Remove Hyperlinks from a PDF
- Upload the PDF containing the hyperlinks you want to strip.
- Click Remove Hyperlinks — link annotations are filtered out of every page while the visible text stays intact.
- The link-free PDF downloads automatically.
Example
A company report with dozens of clickable URLs scattered through the body text will be cleaned so the text still reads normally but the links are no longer active or highlighted.
Common Use Cases
- Removing unwanted or distracting clickable links before sharing a PDF publicly.
- Stripping internal navigation links from a document that will be printed.
- Cleaning up a PDF received from a third party that contains tracking or affiliate links.
FAQ
- Will the visible text change? No — only the hyperlink annotations are removed. The text and its formatting are preserved.
- Does this remove bookmarks or table-of-contents links? Bookmarks (outlines) are separate from page annotations and are not affected. Only link annotations on pages are removed.
- Is my file uploaded anywhere? No — processing happens entirely in your browser.